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No summer programming

No public education program has been scheduled for June. Please plan to enjoy the summer by joining us for the Paddle in the Park July 12, the prairie flower walk July 15 and annual river cleanup August 23. Educational programs will begin in September.

Rock art in Jackson County area topic of May 14, 2025 presentation

A virtual tour of petroglyphs in the Jackson County area guided by “Ernie” Boszhardt can be taken during the Friends of the Black River’s May 14 education meeting. The program, “Hidden Thunder Rock Art of the Upper Midwest,” written by Boszhardt with artist Geri Schrab will be held in The Hub at the Lunda Community… Read More »

Spring 2025 wildflower hike to be held

The Friends of the Black River will hold its annual spring wildflower guided hike Saturday, May 10, starting at 10 a.m. Those interested in carpooling or caravaning to the trail head should meet at the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce parking lot at 9:30 a.m. The parking lot is located at 120 N. Water… Read More »

Volunteers needed for spring cleanups

The Friends of the Black River Clark County Chapter also needs volunteers for the Earth Day cleanup Saturday, April 19. The Clark County cleanup will be held from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are asked to meet at Listeman Park. The park is located at East 15th St., Neillsville. Lunch for volunteers will be provided… Read More »

Beekeeping will be topic of March program

Local Black River Falls’ beekeeper Mike Brauner will share his knowledge and experiences in raising honey bees and harvesting the honey they produce at the Wednesday, March 12 Friends of the Black River meeting. The program will be held in The Hub at the Lunda Community Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. The program is free… Read More »

Burgau to share experiences working aboard a commercial salmon boat

Jackson Burgau of Black River Falls will talk about his experience working on board a commercial salmon fishing boat in Prince William Sound, Alaska, at the Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Friends of the Black River meeting. Burgau’s presentation will be held in The Hub at the Lunda Community Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. The LCC… Read More »

Speaker to present information about Affordable Clean Energy Plan

Those wanting help with installing clean energy upgrades can learn more about assistance available through the Affordable Clean Energy Plan at the Wednesday, November 13, 2024 FBR meeting. Quinn Rowe, Federal Clean Energy Campaign Manager with the Wisconsin Conservation Voters, will present a program about the ACEP beginning at 6:30 p.m. in The Hub in… Read More »